Tag Archives | vacuums

With Snowmageddon behind us and warm weather only weeks away, I thought it was time to begin preparations for spring cleaning. After taking stock of the situation, I realized just how many grimy spots there are in my home that don’t get cleaned frequently enough. Are you looking around and asking yourself, “How did it […]

Many of the most common problems with sewing machines or vacuum cleaners can be taken care of with a simple tune-up at Jones Sew & Vac. Other issues could indicate that it might be time for a total machine replacement. But how do you know which is which? We all wish for a seamless experience […]

When customers come into our stores in Eastern Idaho, I do my best to educate them. Well-informed customers can look through marketing hype to understand what really matters in the making of incredible vacuums. As this is a subject that most of us didn’t learn about in school, it’s easy to make decisions during your […]

Marketers can make some pretty bold claims in an effort to sell more vacuums. “Our vacuum stops the flu”, “Our vacuum can suck up a bowling ball”, or even “Oh yeah? Our vacuum can suck up a Volkswagen!” The biggest hype in the vacuum market lately has been the obsession over HEPA filtration. Consumers recognize […]

When you operate a vacuum store, you see your share of vacuum accessories. They’re all functional, and they do a good job at their given purpose. But sometimes it’s hard to feel truly excited about them. They do their job and we like them for that, but we don’t think about them too much. But […]

We run a vacuum store and repair center, so we like to think we know a thing or two about carpet care. We spend a lot of time talking to our customers about how to properly clean and maintain the carpet in their homes, so we figured it was time to write another blog post […]

Is your vacuum collecting dust in some out of the way closet? Probably not, but does your vacuum live in a closet and only sees the light of day twice a month, for a very short time when you tell your kids to do their chores? Out of sight, out of mind, right? This is […]

Remember the vacuum your mother had for forever? That thing was heavy, loud, and she had it for years… there was no need to replace it, because it just kept working. She may have wanted a new one… but she didn’t need one! We talk to customers everyday who complain about the state of their […]

We meet so many people who confess to secretly loving their vacuums. We don’t judge, because when you find a vacuum you love, life just gets better. Memorial Day got us thinking… buying products that are made in the U.S. is a great thing! Let’s spend some time highlighting a couple vacuums that are made […]

Smart Review, one of the top rated sites for consumer products, recently came out with the best vacuums of 2014-2015. The best-bagged vacuum brand for upright vacuum cleaners last year? Miele, over and over again! Research Smart Review isn’t the only consumer report that beams about the brilliance of Miele. The Sweet Home also did […]

This class will acquaint you with even more of the wonderful features and functions your top-of-the-line Brother embroidery machine has to offer. Some of these features may include: large decorative stitches, designing your own decorative stitches, embroidery placement[...]

Bring your machines, UFO’s, and ideas to the “Meeting Place” at Jones Sew & Vac! Gail Allen is the instructor for this group, and she looks forward to sharing her knowledge, helping with all aspects of your[...]